Government

Hello, Iowa House District 84 from the State Capitol!

The second week of the session was very busy and started with Iowa caucuses, which gave Iowa the proud and important opportunity to be the first state in the nation to get up close and personal wi...

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/23/24

LEO JUDITH B TRUSTEE, LEO JOHN B TRUSTEE, DON AND JUDY LEO TRUST to LEO JUDITH B CO-TRUSTEE, LEO JOHN B CO-TRUSTEE, DON C LEO FAMILY TRUSTNE 30-85-12 SW 30-85-12 NW 30-85-12BRANDT JOHN W, BRANDT JEA...

Iowa lawmakers consider requiring the singing of the national anthem at school

By  ROBIN OPSAHLIowa students would be required to sing part of the national anthem at school each day under a bill advanced Wednesday by a House Education subcommittee.Rep. Sue Cahill, D-Ma...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes January 11, 2024

January 11, 2024 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Seeman, Primmer and Bierschenk present. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. at the Benton C...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 15-21, 2024

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of January 15-21, 2024 All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and th...

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – JANUARY 25, 2024 — 7:00 PM

CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – JANUARY 25, 2024 — 7:00 PMVINTON CITY HALL, 110 W 3RD STREET, VINTONWatch live at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIAhttps://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcCm9...

Public Works Committee Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 2024 – 6:00pm

Public Works CommitteeThursday, January 25, 2024 – 6:00pmVinton City Hall, 110 W 3rd Street, VintonWatch live at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIAAGENDADiscussion of traffic control along East...

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 1/18/23

SEARS KEVIN K TRUSTEE, KEVIN K SEARS LIVING TRUST to MITCHELL WADE S, MITCHELL CYNTHIA MPAR H SW 7-86-12 SEARS KEVIN K TRUSTEE, KEVIN K SEARS LIVING TRUST to LUZE FARM CORPORA...

State Auditor Rob Sand Releases Report on Statewide Property Tax Levies

State Auditor Rob Sand today released a first-of-its-kind report on statewide property tax levies.  The report indicates individuals and entities in wealthier areas carry a lower p...

Cedar Falls Businessman Dave Sires Announces Bid for Iowa State Senate

 Lifelong Iowan previously served four years as Cedar Falls city councilman at-large. Cedar Falls businessman and former city councilman Dave Sires announced his intention to seek the Republ...